Slovakia, Republic. An Order Of The Slovakian Cross, Iv Class Officer, C.1941 Hold while the other (rank) tab

while the other (rank) tab is plain black velvety cloth

the obverse centre featuring a Wehrmacht-style German national eagle bordered by a oak leaves and the inscription “GOTT MITUNS

Miniature Lapel Badge (two-piece construction

the reverse maker marked “WS” for Walter Scott

marked with an anchor (made in Birmingham) and maker marked "B&P" on the reverse

Slovakia, Republic. An Order Of The Slovakian Cross, Iv Class Officer, C.1941 Hold while the other (rank) tab(Rad Slovenskho kra). Instituted on May 8, 1940. A silver gilt and white enamel double cross with gilt leaves in each quadrant forming a wreath, the obverse medallion features the left facing bust of Andrej Hlinka in silver gilt, the reverse medallion features the inscription VERNI SEBE SVORNE NAPRED (Faithful to ourselves, united forward), measures 47. 9mm (w) x 53. 4mm (h inclusive of integral loop), weighs 28. 8 grams, marked 987 for silver